Frost Eternal Base, news of his senior brother
The "Shadow Shuttle" silently pierced through the void of the 47th floor, like a shadow sweeping across the deep sea.
Two years of sailing is but a fleeting moment to the gods.
Lin Yi sat cross-legged in the main cabin, his aura perfectly harmonious and unimpeded. The vast small world within his body had expanded to the limit of the World Derivation level, its power as profound as the sea.
"It's reached its peak." Lin Yi sensed the solid Internal World, a barrier that could no longer expand even an inch.
He knew that the next step was to reach the higher level of the "Origin Law Origin Law" and use its power to govern and suppress the Internal World in order to expand further.
The road ahead is long; there's no need to rush.
"Arm up everything you can first." With a slight thought, Lin Yi caused ripples to spread in the space around him, and two figures connected to his origin appeared, which were the two newly summoned clones.
Immediately, Lin Yi waved his hand, and the space inside the cabin flickered with light, revealing a dazzling array of weapons, armor, shields, and various treasures that floated and appeared like stars.
These are all exquisite items seized from the Abyss Race and the Devouring Race, many of which were plundered from their allies in the Pan-Spirit Alliance.
"Pick something suitable," Lin Yi said to his ordinary clone, his gaze sweeping over the spoils of war.
The equipment of the Fearless War God Clone is of excellent performance and does not need to be replaced, but he himself and this ordinary clone need to upgrade their equipment.
After some deliberation, Lin Yi quickly selected his target.
A semi-transparent longsword, its name unknown, but capable of greatly amplifying the power of the laws of spacetime, its blade imbued with a time-erosion effect, perfectly suited for his use.
There is also a set of silver-gray body armor, which not only has good defensive capabilities and can effectively weaken divine attacks, but also significantly improves the stability, speed, and stealth of spatial travel.
The only set of high-quality equipment based on the laws of spacetime was the one Lin Yi had chosen. Therefore, after a moment's thought, the ordinary clone selected a set of equipment that focused on the Life and Death Law.
A spear wreathed in a dark aura of death and vibrant life; when it attacks, it can draw upon the power of the cycle of life and death, eroding vitality or infusing it with the intent of death.
There is also a set of armor that is half black and half white. The left side of this armor is engraved with death runes, which can weaken the enemy's attacks, and the right side is engraved with life patterns, which can accelerate the recovery of one's own injuries.
The two immediately refined the essence and dressed themselves properly. Lin Yi's true form possessed a deep and restrained aura, while his ordinary clone subtly circulated the life and death energies.
"That's enough." Lin Yi nodded in satisfaction. His gaze swept over the spoils of war, and a thought struck him, "I almost forgot, we also need to replace the spaceship. Xuanji," he summoned the Intelligent Life in palace attire, "Take a look at these spaceships I captured, which one has the best performance? Stealth, speed, and defense all need to be balanced."
Upon hearing this, Xuanji's face showed a rare hint of helplessness.
She bowed slightly. "Master, with Xuanji's current World Derivation level abilities, I'm afraid I cannot select the best option for you from these captured God-level ships."
Lin Yi was taken aback. "Huh? What do you mean?"
Xuanji explained, "The spaceships that Master captured are at least models commonly used by high-level gods, and some of them are even high-quality pieces used by superior gods. Their core smart locks, energy-driven codes, and internal defense and self-destruct protocols all correspond to god-level, or even higher."
"With Xuanji's current capabilities, it's completely incapable of cracking the code, let alone comparing its performance. Therefore, Xuanji is incompetent and can't even replace one ship at the moment."
Lin Yi raised his hand and slapped his forehead, a sheepish smile on his face, "My fault, my fault."
He then said seriously, "Once we reach the evacuation point and settle down, the first thing to do is exchange for the corresponding materials to evolve you to the god level. No, if you're going to evolve, let's go straight to the upper god level!"
Xuanji's palace attire glowed brightly for a moment, and she immediately bowed deeply, "Thank you, Master!"
"Of course, you should have upgraded long ago." Lin Yi waved his hand, returning the remaining treasures to his Divine Kingdom. "Let's continue. The Shadow Shuttle is still usable for now."
"Yes, Master."
With all its stealth runes activated, the "Shadow Shuttle" blended into the starlight and sailed deeper into the distance.
Time flies, and more than two thousand standard years have passed in the blink of an eye.
The 47th level of the secret realm is vast and boundless, where danger and opportunity intertwine.
Lin Yi piloted the "Shadow Shuttle" through various dangerous places.
He once ventured into the vortex of time, collecting the Sands of Time at the edge of the chaotic timeline; he once approached a New Star on the verge of exploding, braving the violent energy flow to obtain the "Star Core Embers"; he also ventured deep into the "Chaotic Void Maze," using his mastery of Space Law to find the "Void Nether Stone."
Every exploration comes with risks, but also with rewards.
A battle was, of course, inevitable.
About eight hundred years ago, he encountered a small team of alien beings consisting of three high-ranking gods.
Seeing that he was traveling alone, the enemy intended to ambush and kill him.
Unaware of his opponent's true strength, Lin Yi did not underestimate his opponent. He immediately unleashed the "Heart of the Abyss Sea," and his Main Body and ordinary clones also launched a coordinated attack, demonstrating terrifying combat power as a "one-man team."
The laws of time and space controlled the rhythm, while the Life and Death Law eroded life force. With a precise and combined attack, the three alien gods were instantly defeated.
This battle yielded secret realm resources and Points crystals, totaling approximately 2.5 billion Points.
Exploration, battles, gains, and cultivation. The days passed in a mix of fulfillment and adventure, and Lin Yi's mastery of the nine laws became increasingly refined.
On this day, the "Shadow Shuttle" was sailing on the edge of a relatively calm Star Dust belt.
Xuanji's voice rang out. "Master, we have detected a Pan-Spirit Alliance standard spaceship identification signal three standard units ahead, with its course intersecting ours. The other side seems to have also detected us, slowing down and sending a general greeting signal."
Lin Yi extended his divine sense forward and soon saw a dark blue spaceship with rock reliefs in the style of the Li Race.
"Reply with the signal and identify yourself," Lin Yi ordered.
Encountering allies of the Pan-Spirit Alliance within the secret realm is common; simply maintain basic courtesy.
"Signal sent. The other party requests to establish audio communication."
"Connected."
A clear, cheerful male voice came through the communication channel. "I am Star Dome the Spirit Race. Your signal seems unfamiliar; are you a new friend?"
Lin Yi replied, "Lin Yi from the Human Race. I just arrived at the 47th floor recently and am still getting familiar with the environment."
"Lin Yi?" The voice on the other end of the communicator paused noticeably, then chuckled, "So it's Lord Lin Yi! Your battle on the 45th floor was so satisfying! We've all seen the footage; we didn't expect to run into you so soon!"
Just then, another voice, crackling with electricity, interjected. "Ha! It really is Lord Lin Yi? A pleasure to meet you! I am Thunderquake of the Thunder Mist Race, and I've long wanted to see what you look like in person!"
Another voice, as steady as a rock, simply said, "The Li Race, the Granite."
The other person's enthusiasm immediately put the atmosphere at ease.
Lin Yi smiled and said, "You three are too kind. What brings you here?"
"We just came from the evacuation point, Frost Eternal Base, and were preparing for some exploration and hunting," Star Dome said. "Lord Lin Yi, you probably haven't been to the evacuation point base yet, otherwise the news would have spread long ago. Do you need specific directions?"
"Thank you, I haven't been there yet."
Star Dome smiled and said, "Then I'll send you a copy. If you don't mind, we can get closer and talk face-to-face. There's some information about the evacuation point and the surrounding area that might be helpful."
Such proposals are common among allies, and Lin Yi naturally had no reason to refuse. "Okay."
The two spaceships slowly approached each other, eventually hovering relative to each other in the void.
Lin Yi's Fearless War God Clone flew out of the "Shadow Shuttle" and hovered in the starry sky.
The Main Body and its ordinary clone remained inside the spaceship.
Star Dome, Thunderquake, and Granite also left their spaceship.
The leading male Spirit Race was handsome and possessed a calm and collected aura, indicating he had reached the peak of a high-ranking deity.
His eyes lit up when he saw Lin Yi, and he greeted him with a smile, "Lord Lin Yi, I've long admired your name."
"It's a pleasure to meet you," Lin Yi replied politely.
Thunderquake's entire body was composed of blue lightning energy, and his War Halberd crackled with lightning. His voice crackled as he said, "Finally, we've seen you in person! Your battle got our blood pumping; we should have dealt with those bastards like that a long time ago!"
Granite was a burly man with skin the color of gray Granite; he simply nodded calmly.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Star Dome Qiong brought up the matter. "By the way, Lord Lin Yi, there's something you might not know. One of your Human Race's Space Law deities has been waiting for you at the Frost Eternal Base evacuation point, for over five hundred years!"
Lin Yi was taken aback. "Wait for me?"
"Absolutely true!" Thunderquake exclaimed. "That gentleman named Starflow arrived over five hundred years ago and has remained at the Hub ever since. Many powerful teams have invited him to join, but he has declined them all, saying only one thing: 'I am under orders from the Overlord to personally deliver the item to Lord Lin Yi, and I will not leave until I see him.'"
"Something the Overlord asked me to deliver?" Lin Yi's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this, and he immediately became expectant. He replied, "I really didn't know that. Thank you for letting me know."
"You're too kind, sir." Star Dome waved his hand, his expression sincere. "As members of the Pan-Spirit Alliance, exchanging information is our duty. There's another matter that you, Lord Lin Yi, may not know. Your Human Race's Prison Suppressor is currently stationed at the Frost Eternal Base, and his reputation is formidable."
"Senior Brother?" Lin Yi's eyes lit up.
"It is indeed Prison Suppressor." Thunderquake's tone was filled with obvious respect. "Not only is his mastery of the Space Law superb, but he also possesses a powerful Origin Treasure. In a previous medium-sized conflict, he single-handedly restrained two Origin Treasure holders from the Abyss-Devouring Allied Forces who also possessed the Space Law, winning a valuable opportunity for our Pan-Spirit Alliance. Currently, within the Frost Eternal Base, Prison Suppressor is recognized as one of the top combat forces."
Star Dome Qiong nodded, his expression solemn, and said, "Lord Lin Yi may not be aware, but our Spirit Race, the Machine Race, and several other powerful races have joined forces to establish a large star base called Frost Eternal Base around the evacuation point. Currently, over three thousand deities have gathered there." Among them, more than forty are known to possess Origin Treasure Deities, representing the pinnacle of combat power for the base.
"More than forty people?" Lin Yi felt a slight chill; this number was much higher than he had expected.
He couldn't help but feel secretly fortunate. The Pan-Spirit Alliance base alone had gathered more than forty Origin Treasure Deities, so there must be at least 200 active Origin Treasure Deities in the vicinity. Fortunately, he immediately kept a low profile and began to improve his strength after entering, instead of taking advantage of having Source Treasures to go around recklessly.
"Forty may seem like a lot, but we're still on the defensive overall," Star Dome sighed. "The Abyss-Devouring Allied Forces has nearly sixty known Origin Treasure Deities. Add to that the numerous alien races, whose internal strife is constant, and who frequently clash with us and the Abyssal Eclipse, making the situation incredibly complex."
"Therefore, we rarely fight those decisive battles now. It's mainly medium-sized clashes led by the Origin Treasure Deities, or small teams like ours that focus on reconnaissance, hunting, and resource competition."
Lin Yi understood. This situation of multiple parties fighting and restraining each other required more caution from lone wolves.
The two sides then had a brief exchange on the distribution of known resource points in the nearby star system, the marking of high-risk areas, and the common activity patterns of hostile squads.
About half a standard hour later, Star Dome and the other two took their leave. "Lord Lin Yi, we have accepted a reconnaissance mission, so we will not disturb you any longer. We wish you a speedy reunion with Starflow and continued improvement in your strength!"
"Please go ahead, gentlemen. Until we meet again!" Lin Yi said with a smile as he saw them off.
After watching the three streaks of light disappear into the depths of the starry sky, Lin Yi returned to the "Shadow Shuttle".
The hatch closed silently, and the spacecraft reactivated its stealth mode.
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Meanwhile, Star Dome, Thunderquake, and Granite have also returned to the spaceship.
"Captain, we're really lucky this time, we actually ran into Lin Yi." Thunderquake grinned. "He's a peerless genius who's widely recognized as having the potential to dominate the world. We'll have plenty to brag about when we get back."
Granite said in a muffled voice, "Indeed. Although he deliberately concealed his aura, I still felt a sense of danger from him. I feel that he probably possesses more than just the sixfold laws shown in the circulated images."
Star Dome nodded, but his expression was thoughtful. "Although only a few thousand years have passed, with his talent and the resources he obtained on the 45th floor, his strength is probably greater than we imagined."
"Very likely," Thunderquake said in a deep voice. "To be able to travel alone on the 47th floor for so long unharmed, and even appear to be unscathed, how could he not have some trump cards up his sleeve? Don't forget, he is a god of the laws of space and time. What we see may only be what he wants us to see."
Granite was silent for a moment, then said, "In any case, he was very polite to us and had no airs. People like that are worth befriending."
"That's right," Star Dome laughed. "That's why I told him about Starflow waiting for him and about Prison Suppressor's activities at the base. It's always good to build good relationships. Who knows, there might be opportunities to cooperate in the future at Frost Eternal Base or on the battlefield."
Thunderquake chuckled, "That's true. But speaking of which, the Overlord personally sent someone to deliver the goods. That's quite a treat. Once Lin Yi arrives at the base and receives the goods, his strength will probably increase dramatically. At that time, the situation on the 47th floor might even change because of him."
"Perhaps." Star Dome looked ahead, his gaze distant. "Let's go, hurry up and set off. Also, report back about our encounter with Lin Yi. There are probably quite a few people waiting at the Frost Eternal Base."
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Inside the "Shadow Shuttle".
As soon as Lin Yi returned to the spaceship, a light screen appeared in front of him with a thought.
The screen displays several key information points mentioned by Xingqiong and Star Dome other two, as well as the safe flight path marked by Xuanji based on the New Star chart.
His finger lightly traced across the screen, pausing on the line "Starflow has waited for over five hundred years".
"Over five hundred years. That's not a long time for a high-ranking deity, but to have guarded the evacuation point for so long—that's truly impressive in terms of mission execution." Lin Yi pondered. "I vaguely remember this person; he seems to be one of Xuan Yan's men. Our own people are indeed reliable."
He then looked at the line that read, "The Prison Suppressor is at the evacuation point, holding the Source Treasure, with a formidable reputation."
Unexpectedly, the eldest brother was doing quite well at the evacuation point, and even more unexpectedly, he also possessed a Source Treasure.
"I just don't know where his nascent Yuanbao came from. Was it bestowed by his clan, or did he obtain it by chance, just like I did?"
Regardless, the combination of Space Law and the Source Treasure can indeed unleash terrifying combat power in an environment like the 47th floor.
With him there, I'll not only be safer once I reach the evacuation point, but I'll also be able to quickly understand the true situation on the 47th floor, and might even get some guidance.
Finally, Lin Yi's gaze fell on the information. "More than forty of our own Origin Treasure Deities, nearly sixty of the enemy's Origin Treasure Deities, and a mixture of alien forces."
"The situation is more complicated than expected," Lin Yi thought to himself. "With so many Source Treasure holders, it means that clashes between top-tier combatants will be more frequent and intense. The multi-party battles may appear balanced on the surface, but undercurrents are surging, and a major war could erupt at any moment due to some trigger. Solo exploration requires even greater caution to avoid being drawn into large-scale conflicts or being targeted by multiple Source Treasure holders."
Thinking of this, Lin Yi couldn't help but frown slightly.
I originally thought that once I reached the 47th floor, I could explore it relatively easily with the combat power of a "one-man team".
But now it seems the level of danger here is even higher.
Source treasures are practically standard equipment for top-tier experts here.
Although he possessed the "Heart of the Abyss Sea," the risk remained significant, especially given the potentially larger number of enemy Source Treasure holders, particularly if they possessed methods to counter the laws of spacetime or Source Treasures.
"However, risks and opportunities coexist." Lin Yi's eyes brightened. "Precisely because this place is teeming with powerful individuals and fiercely competitive for resources, those who remain are either incredibly strong or reap rich rewards. Whether it's slaying enemy gods to gain Points and treasures, or exploring those high-value areas occupied by the powerful, the gains will far exceed those of the 45th floor."
"Moreover, the experience gained from fighting against more powerful individuals at the same or even higher levels far surpasses that of those at the lower levels in terms of law fusion and practical combat experience."
He turned off the light screen, stood up, walked to the porthole, and looked at the stars rushing past outside.
"The remaining voyage will take approximately three hundred standard years. This is just enough time to further familiarize ourselves with the new equipment, deepen the integration of the nine laws, and especially to more seamlessly incorporate the newly mastered fire, earth, and metal fundamental laws into the ' Void Annihilation Codex ' system. At the same time, we also need to deduce several tactical plans to deal with different numbers and types of Source Treasure holders."
"Xuanji," he began, "Mark several areas suitable for short-term stops, combat drills, or equipment testing in the flight path planning. Requirements: relatively concealed, environment capable of simulating different combat scenarios, and not far from the main flight path."
"Command confirmed. Scanning the star field surrounding the flight path. Three areas meeting the requirements have been marked: the asteroid belt (multi-obstacle environment) designated YT-47-8832, the ion storm region (high-energy interference environment) designated QR-47-4417, and the binary star gravitational disturbance region (complex force field environment) designated HK-47-7798. They are expected to arrive in the 12th, 135th, and 258th years respectively." Xuanji responded quickly.
"Very good." Lin Yi nodded. "Remind me when we reach these areas. Also, continuously monitor energy fluctuations and signs of life in the vast star field ahead and around the route. Report any abnormalities or signals of concern to me immediately. Maintain the highest level of stealth during the flight; do not actively expose yourself unless absolutely necessary."
"Received, Master," Xuanji replied.
The spaceship continued its journey through the deep starry sky, quietly advancing towards its predetermined destination—the 47th floor evacuation point occupied by the Pan-Spirit Alliance.
Three hundred standard years of travel is but a moment on a cosmic scale, but for Lin Yi, who was constantly deducing laws and refining combat skills aboard the "Shadow Shuttle," it was three hundred years of solid accumulation.
"Master, we are about to reach the target coordinates." Xuanji's cool voice rang out in the cabin.
Lin Yi slowly withdrew from his deep cultivation, opened his eyes, and a vortex of stars seemed to flash within them.
He stood up and walked to the main control window.
At the edge of the horizon, the once desolate starry sky has been replaced by a massive, complex man-made structure.
This is completely different from the relatively simple and single-function "evacuation point camp" on the 45th floor.
The first thing that catches the eye is the tens of thousands of various mechanical creations on the periphery, either cruising in a regular pattern or hovering in a fixed position.
From fist-sized swarms of reconnaissance bees flashing red light to mobile defensive fortresses as large as small planets, riddled with cannons.
They form a three-dimensional, Dynamic warning and defense network, with energy scanning ripples spreading out like water, covering several surrounding star systems.
Further inside lies the main area, constructed from several terraformed rocky planets and numerous assembled alloy platforms.
The enormous energy shield, like an inverted bowl, shimmered with iridescent light of laws, tightly protecting the Core Zone.
Complex runes of law appeared and disappeared intermittently on the surface of the shield, clearly indicating a combined defensive measure that integrates multiple advanced laws.
Inside the shield, towering, mountain-like structures can be seen.
Some are energy towers, constantly drawing energy from the void; others are factories, spitting out metal and flowing light, manufacturing or repairing all kinds of war machines.
The entire Frost Eternal Base is more like a fully-equipped, heavily armed military fortress. These superior gods have arranged it like the Pan-Spirit Alliance's headquarters on the 47th floor.
Lin Yi was not surprised by this.
Those who can reach the 47th floor and establish themselves are all the best among the high-ranking gods. Perfecting all nine laws is basically standard for them. The only difference is whether they have completed the fusion of the nine laws, as well as the difference in combat techniques, secret arts, and treasures.
At this level, the ultimate goal of all deities is that unattainable yet maddening "Origin Law".
This will lead to a polarization of the wealth possessed by the deities at this level.
They will be extremely poor.
In order to touch or even cross that threshold, these top-tier high-level gods, especially those who have perfectly integrated the nine laws but have been stuck at the last step for countless years, will devote the vast majority of their wealth, energy, and time to finding that sliver of opportunity for a breakthrough.
They either exchange for rare treasures that can help them comprehend the Origin Law, or purchase special artifacts that can simulate and bear the power of the Origin Law for experience, or even seek guidance from a supreme being at any cost.
Therefore, most of these kinds of deities are very poor.
On the other hand, those veteran deities who have repeatedly failed to break through to the peak and become disheartened will be very wealthy.
Since they had no hope of breaking through, they would no longer waste resources trying to break through the Origin Law, and instead invested the accumulated resources in "external objects" that could instantly improve their combat power.
Top-tier divine weapons? Buy them! Powerful single-target or group defensive treasures? Trade them! Various auxiliary combat machines, high-level spaceships, etc., anything that helps with combat and survival, I'll consider.
This creates a peculiar phenomenon on the 47th floor.
Some gods entered with only some healing items and necessary weapons and equipment, while others brought enough to wage a local war at the god level.
The Frost Eternal Base, resembling a super war fortress, is the result of the combined efforts of these wealthy deities.